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MANCHESTER, England - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Synexus has been acquired from Lyceum Capital with the backing of LDC
    The deal will enable Synexus to further expand both its global network of clinical research centres - into the US, Asia and South America - and the range of therapy areas it focuses on.
    Synexus’, the global leader in its field, contracted order book stands today at a record $216 million.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today (Monday 23rd February 2015) Synexus, the world’s largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at its own research centres across the globe, completed a management buyout from Lyceum Capital with the backing of LDC.

LDC is the leading private equity company in the UK mid-market and part of the Lloyds Banking Group.

Commenting on the deal Christophe Berthoux, CEO of Synexus said: “We ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Engineering and Road Surveillance branches at the Al Ain Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Department of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate have moved to their new headquarters.  The new headquarters are located in Falaj Hazzaa in Al Ain, and are just opposite of the old building.  

Brigadier Khalifa Mohammed Mubarak Al Khaili, Head of the Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Department at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said: “The decision to move the headquarters to the new location involves the intention to improve both the quality and transactions of all of the services provided to the customers.”  

“The new building enables customers to simply complete all of their procedures in one location- saving them both time and effort,” he said. Brigadier Al Khaili additionally elaborated on the keen ... Read more »

SYLMAR, Calif - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYES) ("Second Sight" or "the Company"), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable visual prosthetics to provide functional vision to blind patients, today announced that Dr. Robert Greenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 27th Annual ROTH Capital Partners Conference as follows:

Date:
                      

Monday, March 9, 2015

Time:
                      

8:30 a.m. PST (11:30 a.m. EST)

Location:
                      

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Track 2, Salon 2
        &nb ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

On Sunday, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met General Engineer Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Sudan. The meeting occurred along the sidelines of IDEX 2015, the International Defense Exhibition and Conference.

During the meeting, both parties discussed topics of mutual interest and reviewed the beneficial opportunities that are provided through IDEX 2015. The current edition of IDEX, characterized by its comprehensive, exclusive, and expansive showcase of the latest products and services in the field of defense and security on a global scale, has attracted the attention of myriad senior officials, military commanders and key decision-makers.

During the meeting, the Sudanese Minister praised the high-level of organization and execution for IDEX 2015, alongside its striking presence that ... Read more »

At the conclusion of the Conference

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Regional Conference on New Synthetic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances recently concluded its events at the Abu Dhabi Hilton Hotel. The two-day conference was organized by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The MoI reiterated its commitment to enhancing regional and international cooperation in the fight against the scourge of drugs, and the need to take part in Arab and international anti-drug conferences, forums and meetings, in order to exchange information and expertise. It also stressed its keenness to strengthening all areas of cooperation among Arab anti-drugs bodies, and activating existing conventions with the aim of countering the spread of new drugs and psychotropic substances in the region.

The closing ceremony wa ... Read more »

Rudimental & Roger Sanchez to DJ at The MMIX Party on Tuesday 3rd March; i.am+will.i.am, Deezer, Rdio, Rhapsody, Rightster, Shazam, Spotify, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and VimpelCom Speaking in The MMIX Forum 

LONDON - Tuesday, February 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The MMIX (Mobile.Music.Innovation.eXperience) is a brand-new series of events at this year’s Mobile World Congress, bringing together a host of industry-leading CEOs and ecosystem players from the music, entertainment and mobile industries. The MMIX represents a collaboration between global music marketing specialists Popshop, leading brand experience agency Momentum Worldwide and the GSMA, the organisation representing mobile operators worldwide and organiser of the Mobile World Congress.

Designed as a forum for leading figures across mobile, technology, music and content, The MMIX kicks off at Mobile World Congress on Monday, 2nd Marc ... Read more »

One Informant Reported a Fire in a Wilderness Area; another One Gave Accurate Information about an Accident

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The social initiative implemented by the Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police, aimed at honoring people who contact the Operations Room (999) to report emergencies, prompted citizens to quickly report incidents and other emergency situations. This has contributed to speed of response and intervention at the time of accidents and an increase in public trust.

First Lieutenant Fahed Al Dahmani, supervisor of the social responsibility program at the Operations Department, explained that the initiative recognizes the efforts of citizen informants who cooperated with the police in protecting lives and property. The initiative also aims at boosting partnership of individuals and community institutions with the police, in the quest to curb accidents and unfavorable phenomena.

KANPUR, India - Wednesday, February 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- MKU, a leading manufacturer of armour solutions for personnel and platforms, is showcasing the pathbreaking new RHT Technology for helmets that offers Double Protection to soldiers. It protects soldiers from bullets and fragments, reducing the resultant trauma occurring from the impact of bullets and fragments on the helmet shell by over 40% (as compared to standard helmets) according to tests conducted by HP White Laboratory, USA.

“The effect of resultant trauma in helmets can be dangerous and can lead to serious types of head and skull injuries. It is a known and growing concern of armed forces worldwide. This revolutionary technology will contain the incidents of such injuries substantially,” says Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director.

These helmets are being displayed for the first time at IDEX 2015 at Abu Dhabi and will also be showcased at Homsec - Madrid, SMES - Lebano ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi visited the National Archives affiliated with the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

The delegation, which was led by Major Majed Abdullah Al Tamimi, Chief of the Media and Public Relations Section, watched a documentary film showcasing the history and establishment of the United Arab Emirates.

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The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.

Moreover, the dele ... Read more »

Called for Implementing International Best Standards

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior urged police leaders to implement advanced international best standards and continue to develop and provide quality services to members of the public, in pursuance of the Ministry of Interior’s Strategy 2014-2016.

Chairing the MoI’s Policies and Strategies Council meeting, which was recently at Al Ittihad Hall at the ministry’s headquarters, H.H Sheikh Saif discussed a number of topics pertaining to the development of police and security work, in accordance with the future vision of the Ministry of Interior’s general strategy.

The meeting was attended by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; HE Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Po ... Read more »